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ThursdayAug 08, 2019 12:54 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Canopy Rivers Inc.’s (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) Portfolio Company Receives 12th AGLC Cannabis Retail License

Canopy Rivers (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) this morning announced that its portfolio company, YSS Corp.  (TSX.V: YSS) (WKN: A2PMAX), has received its 12th cannabis retail license from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission ("AGLC"). According to the update, the newly licensed store will operate under the YSS(TM) brand name and is strategically located in a high-traffic suburban area in northwest Edmonton. YSS operates six stores in Calgary and Red Deer, with an additional two licensed Vermilion and Vegreville locations expected to open within the next week. “YSS continues to strengthen its hold on Alberta's cannabis retail landscape, now boasting…

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ThursdayAug 08, 2019 12:13 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – OrgHarvest, Inc. (ORGH) Enters License Agreement with Inventor of Numerous Products to Bring “Game-Changing Rhamnolipid Technology”

OrgHarvest (OTC: ORGH) this morning announced its entry into a license agreement with Keith DeSanto of Rhamnolipid, Inc. (“licensor”), of Tampa, Florida. According to the update, the licensor has invented and filed numerous pest and disease control agricultural application patents for rhamnolipid products in the cannabis and hemp industries, which include specific blends, peptides, rhamnolipid liposomes, injection technology and pest repellants. “The cannabis and hemp industries have been plagued by various diseases, pests and fungi in the cultivation process,” OrgHarvest CEO Frank Celecia said in the news release. “We are excited to announce that Mr. DeSanto will be joining the…

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ThursdayAug 08, 2019 12:06 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – INmune Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: INMB) Names Biotechnology Executive as New Board Member

INmune Bio (NASDAQ: INMB), an immunology company focused on developing treatments that harness the patient’s innate immune system to fight disease, today announced that Edgardo “Ed” Baracchini, Ph.D., has joined its board of directors. Per the update, Dr. Baracchini’s impressive biotech business development background includes more than 25 years of experience in structuring and negotiating research and development partnerships, mergers, acquisitions and licensing agreements. He has negotiated over 80 business transactions, valued in excess of $5.3 billion, with multinational pharmaceutical firms, biotechnology companies and prominent universities. “Ed is a fantastic addition to our board of directors,” INmune Bio’s Chief Executive…

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ThursdayAug 08, 2019 11:22 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Enters Master Distribution Agreement to Bring Pure Hemp Cigarettes to Market

Technology and investment company SinglePoint (OTCQB: SING) this morning announced its entry into a master distribution agreement with Pure Products LLC to become the primary sales and marketing solution for the company’s line of “Pure Hemp” cigarettes. According to the update, the agreement is a natural fit for SinglePoint CEO Greg Lambrecht, who previously led Premium Cigars International to an IPO NASDAQ listing. “We are excited for this opportunity. I have many contacts still in the business from my prior distribution company and look forward to bringing Pures’ hemp cigarettes to market,” SinglePoint CEO Greg Lambrecht said in the news…

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ThursdayAug 08, 2019 11:10 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Announces August 9 Virtual Launch Party of VivaBuds Cannabis Delivery Service

Innovative hemp and cannabis corporation Marijuana Company of America (OTCQB: MCOA) today announced the virtual launch party of its premium cannabis delivery service, VivaBuds, which was established through a joint venture with Natural Plant Extract of California (“NPE”). The launch party is slated to take place at 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Friday, August 9, 2019, via www.VivaBuds.live, and will feature prominent members of the MCOA and NPE management teams, a live VivaBuds website tour, swag giveaways (www.VivaBudsSwag.com), and additional information on becoming one of the first customers to receive orders. According to the update, VivaBuds will initially deliver to…

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ThursdayAug 08, 2019 10:14 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Siyata Mobile Inc. (TSX.V: SIM) (OTCQX: SYATF) Announces Receipt of $300K Software Supply Contract

Global developer and provider of cellular communications systems Siyata Mobile (TSX.V: SIM) (OTCQX: SYATF) today announced its receipt of a $300,000 contract to supply software to various enterprise customers through a leading cellular operator. “Part of our strategy is to sell third party software applications in conjunction with our devices and we are pleased to announce this meaningful software deal,” Siyata Mobile CEO Marc Seelenfreund stated in the news release. “As our innovative LTE in-vehicle and mobile devices continue to gain traction, our customer base becomes a meaningful platform for software companies to offer their applications to enterprises which improve…

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ThursdayAug 08, 2019 10:06 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Completes Initial R&D Program with the National Research Council of Canada

Biotechnology company and drug delivery platform innovator Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) today announced successful completion of its Master Collaborative Research Agreement (“the R&D Program”) with the National Research Council of Canada (“NRC”). The R&D program sought to investigate technical aspects and new opportunities associated with bioavailability enhancement of lipophilic active ingredient compositions using Lexaria’s patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology with a primary goal to determine whether, through its processing, DehydraTECH causes the formation of a new molecular entity (“NME”). According to the update, all evidence aligns to confirm that no covalent-bonded NME is created with Lexaria’s technology. Processes or technologies…

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ThursdayAug 08, 2019 9:33 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) Donates $60k in Proceeds from Limited Edition Rainbow Sorbet Gummies to SF LBGT Center

Plus Products (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) this morning reported that it has made a donation in the amount of $60,937 to the SF LGBT Center representing $1 for each of the 60,937 units of limited edition Rainbow Sorbet gummies it sold. “This limited edition and the accompanying donation is just a small way for PLUS to show support for the LGBTQ+ community,” PLUS co-founder and CEO Jake Heimark stated in the news release. “Our company was honored to have the opportunity to work with the SF LGBT Center this year. We care deeply about being a truly engaged partner and…

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WednesdayAug 07, 2019 11:53 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRUS) Closes IPO, Grossing Approximately $46.7 Million

Fast-growing technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept Kura Sushi USA (NASDAQ: KRUS) has closed its initial public offering of 3,335,000 shares of its Class A common stock, including 435,000 additional shares per the full exercise of the over-allotment option granted to the underwriters. According to the update, the offering resulted in gross proceeds of approximately $46.7 million for Kura Sushi USA, Inc., with each of the shares sold at the public offering price of $14.00. The shares began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol ‘KRUS’ on August 1, 2019. ROTH Capital Partners acted as a lead manager for…

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WednesdayAug 07, 2019 10:38 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – NetworkNewsWire to Serve as Official Newswire and Media Sponsor for Invitation-Only Fall Event in New York City

Multifaceted financial news and publishing company NetworkNewsWire (“NNW”) today announced that it will serve as the Official Newswire and Media Sponsor for an exclusive event sponsored by Diamond Equity Research and Veyo Partners. The Emerging Growth Fall Invitational is designed to provide management teams with direct access to investors via an invitation-only event to be held at The Cornell Club of New York on September 25, 2019. “We are looking forward to utilizing the expertise and resources of NetworkNewsWire at this exclusive event,” Hunter Diamond, CFA, the CEO of Diamond Equity Research and cofounder of the Emerging Growth Invitational said…

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